Gary's Liquor
A2131 N 24th St, Phoenix 85008
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-77008
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Sep 1, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed keeping walk-in fridge door closed and proper in-use utensil storage. Establishment no longer uses ice cream machine.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw eggs in cartons available for retail sale stored above hermetically sealed milk and pickles. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation**
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Repeat Violation 3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Apr 15, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Eating and Drinking (E&D) permit application pending.
Mar 5, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Establishment was observed operating outside the scope of their approved operating permit in violation of MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg. 4(a). Observed ice cream machine, establishment offering plain and strawberry ice cream for sale at time of inspection. An E&D permit shall be applied for on permit center to continue using and serving ice cream.
Inspector's notes
Observed 6 cartons of raw eggs stored above packaged microwave meals and bottles of apple cider. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
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Observed strawberry ice cream mix in ice cream machine in left compartment have an internal temperature of 53*F. PIC stated ice cream is made with plain or strawberry flavoring and milk. PIC stated strawberry ice cream mix was made yesterday and unsure how long it had been out of temp. Plain ice cream mix in right compartment of ice cream machine measured 42*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
2025
Aug 27, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Instructed person in charge to store TCS items such as milk in a working unit until fridge gets repaired. Reviewed with person in charge that all refrigeration units shall have a properly working thermometer to measure ambient temperature. Reviewed cleaning frequency of soda machine nozzles shall be every 24 hours and have a sanitization step.
Inspector's notes
Observed items and containers to be in and blocking handwash sink. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Handwash sink must be maintained so accessible at all times. Handwash sinks may not used for other purposes than handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
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Observed 8 gallons of milk in wall fridge located on south wall have an internal temperature of 55*F. Person in charge stated that unit was broken at 12pm today when it was noticed and it had been working the night prior to inspection. PIC was unsure when the unit went out of temp. Unit has an ambient temperature of 60*F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. TCS foods including milk must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment to use chlorine and no chlorine test strips available. Establishment has soda machine that requires sanitizing. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Person in charge provided test strips at time of inspection.. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. **Second Consecutive Violation**
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Repeat Violation 4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Mar 26, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge and staff that all handwash sinks shall not be blocked.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment to use chlorine sanitizer, no test strips were available at time of inspection. Establishment has soda machine, ice, and a frozen drink machine. Explained to person in charge that soda nozzles shall be sanitized every 24hrs in proper sanitizer solution of 50-100ppm. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Person in charge obtained test strips at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
2024
Sep 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered via email.---On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Sami P Beatou
2023
Oct 4, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Sami D.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →